The medium absorption suture Vicryl Rapide is perhaps the most well-known absorbable suture worldwide. It is used when the need for wound support does not exceed 7-10 days, such as in the superficial approximation of skin or mucosal soft tissues.

Features of the suture:

• Speed of absorption
• Predictable absorption
• Superficial closure of skin and mucosa
• Easy knot adjustment
• Equally strong as silk initially
• Excellent comfort for the patient
• Smooth passage through tissue
• No foreign matter after 6 weeks
• Provides effective short-term wound support

It is synthetic for minimal tissue reaction.

Thread Strength:

• 14 days: 75%
• 21 days: 50% (6-0 and larger)
• 21 days: 40% (7-0 and smaller)
• 28 days: 25%

After application, absorption occurs through hydrolysis. Complete absorption in 56-70 days.

Surgical sutures are small loops with fine, durable thread of various types. Their role is to hold the surgical incision together so that it forms a clear line and does not leave gaps or open. Some of them are absorbable and will disappear on their own after a period of a few weeks.